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Moorabbin Air MuseumBook - First World War aircraft, French Aircraft of the First World War
... First World War aircraft...French Aircraft of the First World War...First World War aircraft...First World War aircraft The Aviation Militaire 1914 - 1918 The Aviation Maritime 1914 - 1918 The French aviation industry 1914-1918 Various French WW1 aircraft Historical, technical ,schematic drawing overview of French WW1 aircraft, circa 2002 Large book French Aircraft of the First World War Book First World War aircraft ...Historical, technical ,schematic drawing overview of French WW1 aircraft, circa 2002Large booknon-fictionHistorical, technical ,schematic drawing overview of French WW1 aircraft, circa 2002the aviation militaire 1914 - 1918, the aviation maritime 1914 - 1918, the french aviation industry 1914-1918, various french ww1 aircraft -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Book - POST OFFICE GALLERY - BENDIGO ENLISTS - THE FIRST WORLD WAR 1914-18, 2014
... POST OFFICE GALLERY - BENDIGO ENLISTS - THE FIRST WORLD WAR 1914-18......First world war...Post Office Gallery Exhibition 'Bendigo Enlists: The First World War 1914-18. Illustrated with B&W and colour photos including some Bendigonians who enlisted. ...History House 11 Mackenzie Street Bendigo goldfields Post Office gallery First world war Ross McMullin 28 page soft cover booklet. ...28 page soft cover booklet. Post Office Gallery Exhibition 'Bendigo Enlists: The First World War 1914-18. Illustrated with B&W and colour photos including some Bendigonians who enlisted. Exhibition dates Dec 2014 to June 2015. Published 2014 by the Bendigo Art GalleryRoss McMullinpost office gallery, first world war -
Lakes Entrance Historical SocietyPhotograph - First World War Plaque . Swan Reach Victoria 1999 c
... First World War Plaque . Swan Reach Victoria 1999 c...Colour photograph of a marble plaque with names of people from the Swan Reach district who had served in the First World War 1914 - 1919. Plaque is set in substantial decorative wooden frame, set high on the wall of the original building. ...Swan Reach Victoria Photograph First World War Plaque . Swan Reach Victoria 1999 c ...Also second colour photographColour photograph of a marble plaque with names of people from the Swan Reach district who had served in the First World War 1914 - 1919. Plaque is set in substantial decorative wooden frame, set high on the wall of the original building. Swan Reach Victoriawar memorial, plaques -
Bendigo Military MuseumBook - BOOK, BIOGRAPHY 7th Battalion First World War, Bendigo Modern Press, "The First Lot 7th Battalion", 2014
... BOOK, BIOGRAPHY 7th Battalion First World War..."The First Lot - 7th Battalion" The first men of the Bendigo district to volunteer for service in the First World War. Biography....Bendigo Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo goldfields "The First Lot - 7th Battalion" The first men of the Bendigo district to volunteer for service in the First World War. Biography. Books Biography WW1 Army "The First Lot - 7th Battalion" The first men of the Bendigo district to volunteer for service in the First World War. ..."The First Lot - 7th Battalion" The first men of the Bendigo district to volunteer for service in the First World War. Biography.Soft cover book, Soft cover, light weight cardboard, dark brown print on front, spine and back. Dark yellow colour background, illustrated on front in colour. 1914-15 medal and ribbon. 297 pages, cut plain, white, illustrated black and white photographs and maps. Biography."The First Lot - 7th Battalion" The first men of the Bendigo district to volunteer for service in the First World War. Biography.books, biography, ww1, army -
Bendigo Military MuseumBook - BOOK, BIOGRAPHY First World War - underage soldiers, BYRNES Paul, "The Lost Boys", 2019
... BOOK, BIOGRAPHY First World War - underage soldiers...."THE/ LOST BOYS/ The untold stories of the under-age soldiers/who fought in the First World War"..."THE/ LOST BOYS/ The untold stories of the under-age soldiers/who fought in the First World War" Books WW1 Biography Hardcover book with dust cover. ...From Title page. "THE/ LOST BOYS/ The untold stories of the under-age soldiers/who fought in the First World War"Hardcover book with dust cover. Hard cover - cardboard, white print on spine, illustrated front and back, black and white photographs of battle scenes. Dust cover - paper, black & white print on front, spine, back and front and back flaps. Light brown background, front illustrated sepia toned portrait photograph of soldier in uniform. 364 pages, paper, cut, plain, white, illustrated black and white and sepia tones, photographs and maps. End papers - black.books, ww1, biography -
Mission to Seafarers VictoriaBook, Peter Hore, The Ironclads, An Illustrated History of Battleships from 1860 to the First World War, 2007
... The Ironclads, An Illustrated History of Battleships from 1860 to the First World War......first world war...Mission to Seafarers Victoria 717 Flinders Street Docklands melbourne iron clads peter hore battleships wwi first world war great war The Ironclads, An Illustrated History of Battleships from 1860 to the First World War Book Peter Hore ...non-fictioniron clads, peter hore, battleships, wwi, first world war, great war -
Stawell Historical Society IncBook - Military Atlas, First World War Atlas, 1970
... First World War Atlas...First World War Cartography History...Stawell Historical Society Inc 46 Longfield St Stawell grampians History of first war through Maps, Intro by Field Marshal Viscount Montgomery OG Alamein, KG Cartography by Arthur Banks Text by Martin Gilbert First World War Cartography History Donated to Stawell Biarri group for genealogy inc 4/3/2009 by John Wynd Galen Champgnat Colege Library Wangaratta paperback, covered in clear contact, white wig green square and red circle with grid First World War Atlas Book Military Atlas ...History of first war through Maps, Intro by Field Marshal Viscount Montgomery OG Alamein, KG Cartography by Arthur Banks Text by Martin Gilbertpaperback, covered in clear contact, white wig green square and red circle with gridDonated to Stawell Biarri group for genealogy inc 4/3/2009 by John Wynd Galen Champgnat Colege Library Wangarattafirst world war cartography history -
City of Warrnambool Rowing ClubFlyer for an event, Advertisement of an event: Re dedication of a First World War plaque, 07/08/2016
... Advertisement of an event: Re dedication of a First World War plaque......world war one...first... world war rowing memorial A4 paper colored flyer Advertisement of an event: Re dedication of a First World War plaque Flyer for an event ...The Club learnt of a memorial plaque dedicated to the to the Warrnambool Rowing Club members who enlisted for World War One, when writing the Clubs history. Every member of military age enlisted. The original plaque was unveiled in November 1916 and a Norfolk Pine planted on the Hopkins River bank - in memory of T. Redford.The tree stands however the plaque has not been found. The Club has updated the names and had a new plaque made. On 7th August 2016 - 101 years after one rower- Major Thomas Redford died - it was rededicated. The flyer is the advertisement / invitation for the day.A4 paper colored flyercity of warrnambool rowing club, warrnambool rowing club, warrnambool, world war one, first world war, rowing, memorial -
Bendigo Military MuseumBook - BOOK, WW1, PICTORIAL, Peter BARTON, "THE BATTLEFIELDS OF THE FIRST WORLD WAR", 2005
... "THE BATTLEFIELDS OF THE FIRST WORLD WAR" ...From front cover- "THE BATTLEFIELDS OF THE FIRST WORLD WAR". "The Unseen Panoramas of the Western front"....Bendigo Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo goldfields From front cover- "THE BATTLEFIELDS OF THE FIRST WORLD WAR". "The Unseen Panoramas of the Western front". ...From front cover- "THE BATTLEFIELDS OF THE FIRST WORLD WAR". "The Unseen Panoramas of the Western front".Box with hard cover book, dust cover and two CD's. 1. Cover - cardboard, with adhered buckram, red colour, white print on spine. Dust cover - paper, with red, black and white print, front, spine and back. Illustrated, black and white photographs. Front cover - "German prisoners and wounded Canadians crossing the battlefield, Passchendaele 1917". Back cover - "Canadian soldiers carrying trench mats. Passchendaele". 376 pages, cut plain, white paper. Illustrated black and white, sepia and colour photographs, maps and diagrams. 2. Box for book - Cardboard, duplicate of print and photographs as per dust cover. Box is open one end. 3. & 4. CD's. - two, plastic CD's in clear plastic storage envelopes adhered to back and paper cardboard cover.books, ww1, pictorial -
Hymettus Cottage & Garden BallaratBook - Thesis, First World War Avenues of Honour: Social History Through the Landscape'
... First World War Avenues of Honour: Social History Through the Landscape'...A major foundational thesis focussing on Australia's Avenues of Honour to the First World War and their flow on effects nationally and internationally....Hymettus Cottage & Garden Ballarat 8 Cardigan St Lake Wendouree goldfields A major foundational thesis focussing on Australia's Avenues of Honour to the First World War and their flow on effects nationally and internationally. ...non-fictionthesis, great war, ballarat, avenue of honour, michael taffe, war memorials, memory, landscape -
Highett RSL Sub Branch IncArtillary Plotting Board [First World War], Atrifact
... Artillary Plotting Board [First World War]...Atrifact Artillary Plotting Board [First World War] ...Timer board cut in to a quadrant mounted with Brass side rules.WW1 Artillery Plotting board donated by George Thorp -
Ringwood RSL Sub-BranchBook - Australia and the First world war, 1914-1918
... Australia and the First world war...Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch 16 Station Street Ringwood melbourne 1914-1918 Book Australia and the First world war ... -
Moorabbin Air MuseumBooklet (item) - Leo P Little Note Book and Photos First World War training notes Australian Flying Corps 1918
... Leo P Little Note Book and Photos First World War training notes Australian Flying Corps 1918...Moorabbin Air Museum Moorabbin Airport 12 First Street Moorabbin melbourne Booklet Leo P Little Note Book and Photos First World War training notes Australian Flying Corps 1918 ... -
Shepparton RSL Sub BranchSaddle, First World War
... first world war...Saddle bag used during the First World War. This is presumably a dog saddle bag used to carry machine gun weaponry....First World War...Shepparton RSL Sub Branch 88 Wyndham Street Shepparton the-murray Saddle bag used during the First World War. This is presumably a dog saddle bag used to carry machine gun weaponry. ...Saddle bag used during the First World War. This is presumably a dog saddle bag used to carry machine gun weaponry.This item is a piece of equipement that presumably was used as a dog saddle bag during the First World War. As a WW1 item which presumably would have been worn by working war dogs, this item has an unique history associated with it. It is a rare item, it has historic significance and good interpretive capacity as an unusual piece of war equipment.Fabric and leather saddle bag rectangular in shape with curved edge for the curve of the animal's neck. Fabric is beige-coloured on interior and a thicker woven layer on the exterior is brown with black and light green stripes; fabric remains on only half of the exterior saddle and holes throughout remaining. Saddle has leather binding along edges. Each side carries five pockets, the outer two on each side are fastened by metal buckle and the middle remaining unfastened. Pockets are lined with same beige-cream woven fabric. Leather strap fastens around the neck of the animal and is secured with a metal buckle which inserts through one of several punched holes. first world war, world war i, world war one, the great war, saddle, horse, mule, mounted infantry, equine -
Old Castlemaine Schoolboys Association Inc.Banner, Welcome Home, Circa 1918
... first world war...Cotton Banner made for welcome home ceremony after first world war 1919...Old Castlemaine Schoolboys Association Inc. 123 Mostyn Street CASTLEMAINE goldfields first world war Welcome Home Cotton Banner made for welcome home ceremony after first world war 1919 Welcome Home Banner ...Cotton Banner made for welcome home ceremony after first world war 1919Welcome Homefirst world war -
Orbost & District Historical SocietyFirst Field Dressings, World War 2, Johnson & Johnson Pty Ltd, 1942, 1943
... First Field Dressings, World War 2...Australian-Army first-field-dressings World-War-Two...World War 2. Many Orbost men served in World War 2. Australian-Army first-field-dressings World-War-Two The words FIRST FIELD DRESSING and instructions TO OPEN and CONTENTS are printed on each pack. ...These packs were Australian army issue to service men and women during World War 2.Many Orbost men served in World War 2. Three field dressing packs made from cloth or waterproof covering and with a black printed label on one side of each pack. The words FIRST FIELD DRESSING and instructions TO OPEN and CONTENTS are printed on each pack. On the bottom of the print area are JOHNSON & JOHNSON PTY LTD, SYDNEY. One pack has the date May 1942, and the other two are December 1943. australian-army first-field-dressings world-war-two -
Bendigo Military MuseumLiterary work - HINDLEY, WW1, Francis GRIFFITHS and Margaret GRIFFITHS, "THE WAR HISTORY OF THE HINDLEY BROTHERS IN THE FIRST WORLD WAR 1914-1918"
... "THE WAR HISTORY OF THE HINDLEY BROTHERS IN THE FIRST WORLD WAR 1914-1918"...."THE WAR HISTORY OF THE HINDLEY BROTHERS IN THE FIRST WORLD WAR 1914-1918". Literary work HINDLEY, WW1 Francis GRIFFITHS and Margaret GRIFFITHS ...This literary work pertains to three brothers; FRANCIS GRANT HINDLEY Regiment No. 790 58th Battalion. HAROLD HINDLEY Regiment No. 2570 5th Infantry Battalion - Field Ambulance. JOHN JAMES HINDLEY Regiment No. 2747 21st Battalion. From donation sheet " It is our desire that this information be freely available for purposes of research and to enable the war experiences of the three Hindley Brothers to be told to future generations". Refer Cat No 1776.3P for their full service histories.Literary work presented in a facsimile book form with clear plastic front cover over title page and black colour cardboard back cover. Black plastic spiral binding. Title page has black ink print, illustrated with Rising Sun Badge and a colour illustration from a WW1 certificate with two flags shield with states emblem, Kangaroo and Emu. The words "1914, THE GREAT WAR 1919" on scroll bottom. 167 pages, cut, plain white paper. Illustrated with many examples of black and white and colour of photographs, document's, certificates, handwritten letters, postcards, diary notes, telegrams, newspaper cuttings etc. Facsimile copy book available on USB stick.publication, book, ww1, hindley brothers -
Bendigo Military MuseumMagazine - BINDERS CONTAINING MAGAZINE COLLECTION, PURNELL for BPC Publishing Ltd London, History of the First World War
... History of the First World War...History of the First World War Magazine BINDERS CONTAINING MAGAZINE COLLECTION PURNELL for BPC Publishing Ltd London ...EIGHT BINDERS CONTAINING A MAGAZINE COLLECTION. Binder - cardboard covered with brown coloured plastic, metal fastening system. Gold print on front and spine of binder. Magazines - 3560 pages in total, plain white paper, illustrated black and white and colour photographs and maps and illustrations. Vol 1 - pages 1 to 452. Vol 2 - pages 453 to 900. Vol 3 - pages 901 to 1348. Vol 4 - pages 1349 to 1796. Vol 5 pages 1797 to 2246, Vol 6 - pages 2245 to 2692. Vol 7 - pages 2693 to 3140. Vol 8 - pages 3141 to 3560. Index to all binders - pages 3561 to 3580.magazines, ww1, military -
Bendigo Military MuseumBook - EXHIBITION CATALOGUE, OSBORNE Therese, The Home Front - Australia during the First World War, 2015
... The Home Front - Australia during the First World War...The Home Front - Australia during the First World War Book EXHIBITION CATALOGUE OSBORNE Therese National Museum of Australia Press Union Offset ...Book produced for the National Museum Australia. "This book is a companion to the exhibition of the same name". "An exhibition at the National Museum of Australia/ 3 April 2015 to 11 October 2015"Soft Cover Book Soft Cover - cardboard, white print on dark red background on front and back. Illustrated - front - black and white montage of photographs. 40 pages, cut, plain, white paper. Illustrated black and white and colour photographs, posters. End papers - illustrated in colour - maps.books, history, ww1, museums -
Bendigo Military MuseumBooklet - EXHIBITION BOOKLET, McMullin Ross, Bendigo Enlists: THE FIRST WORLD WAR 1914-1918, 2014
... Bendigo Enlists: THE FIRST WORLD WAR 1914-1918. ...Booklet Bendigo WW1 SOFT COVER BOOKLET Soft cover - cardboard, white, green and grey print on front and back, on white and green background. 27 pages, cut, plain, white, illustrated black and white and colour copy, photographs, portraits, illustrations, Bendigo Enlists: THE FIRST WORLD WAR 1914-1918. Booklet EXHIBITION BOOKLET McMullin Ross Bendigo Art Gallery Bendigo Modern Press, Bendigo ...Exhibition booklet - Exhibition dates 11 DECEMBER 2014 - 21 JUNE 2015.SOFT COVER BOOKLET Soft cover - cardboard, white, green and grey print on front and back, on white and green background. 27 pages, cut, plain, white, illustrated black and white and colour copy, photographs, portraits, illustrations,booklet, bendigo, ww1 -
Bendigo Military MuseumBook - BOOK WW1, War Trophies from the First World War 1914 - 1918, 1999
... War Trophies from the First World War 1914 - 1918...War Trophies from the First World War 1914 - 1918 Book BOOK WW1 Major R S Billet Kangaroo Press Kyodo Printing Co ...Many photos throughout the book illustrate a large collection of WW1 guns. Presented to Australian towns.Cover - hard cardboard, dark blue buckram with white print on spine. Dust cover - red, white, dark blue & beige print on front & spine. Front - colour photo of a British heavy gun in action. Back - colour photos of a German 150 mm Howitzer with long barrel, dark blue background. 94 pages, cut plain white paper, illustrated with black & white photos.books, trophies -
Warrnambool RSL Sub BranchBook, BOOK: Poetry of the First World War
... BOOK: Poetry of the First World War...Warrnambool RSL Sub Branch Cnr Merri & Liebig Streets Warrnambool great-ocean-road Edited by: Maurice Hussey Publisher: Longman English. 1978 BOOK: Poetry of the First World War Book ... -
Warrnambool RSL Sub BranchBook, BOOK: Somme Mud: An Australian Teenager in the First World War
... BOOK: Somme Mud: An Australian Teenager in the First World War...Warrnambool RSL Sub Branch Cnr Merri & Liebig Streets Warrnambool great-ocean-road AUTHOR: Private Edward Lynch PUBLISHER: Random House Australia 2010 BOOK: Somme Mud: An Australian Teenager in the First World War Book ... -
Eltham District Historical Society IncBook, R.S. (Bill) Billett, War trophies : from the First World War 1914-1918 / Major R.S. (Bill) Billett, 1999
... War trophies : from the First World War 1914-1918 / Major R.S. (Bill) Billett....Eltham District Historical Society Inc 728 Main Rd Eltham melbourne world war 1 artillery equipment ISBN 0864179774 Paperback; xvii, 94 p. : ill. ; 25 cm. War trophies : from the First World War 1914-1918 / Major R.S. ...Paperback; xvii, 94 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.ISBN 0864179774world war 1, artillery, equipment -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Martin Gilbert, The Routledge atlas of the first world war, 1994
... The Routledge atlas of the first world war...The Routledge atlas of the first world war Book Martin Gilbert Routledge ...From its origins to its terrible legacy, the course of the First World War is vividly set out in a series of 173 fascinating maps. Together, these maps form a comprehensive and compelling picture of the war that devastated large parts of Europe, destroying three Empires; these maps illustrate the military, social, political and economic aspects of the war. This revised edition contains a new section depicting the visual remembrance of the war; a guide to the memorials and cemeteries that commemorate the Battle of the Somme.index, bib, maps, p.164.non-fictionFrom its origins to its terrible legacy, the course of the First World War is vividly set out in a series of 173 fascinating maps. Together, these maps form a comprehensive and compelling picture of the war that devastated large parts of Europe, destroying three Empires; these maps illustrate the military, social, political and economic aspects of the war. This revised edition contains a new section depicting the visual remembrance of the war; a guide to the memorials and cemeteries that commemorate the Battle of the Somme.world war 1914-1918 - history, world war 1914-1918 - maps -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Hew Strachan, The first world war, 2003
... The first world war...The first of three volumes in this study, To arms examines not only the causes of the war and its opening clashes on land and sea, but also the ideas that underpinned it, and the motivations of the people who supported it. It provides pioneering accounts of the war's finances, the war in Africa, and the Central Powers' bid to widen the war outside Europe. index, notes, ill, maps, p.332. The first world ...World War I was the war which has had the greatest impact on the course of the twentieth century. The first generation of its historians had access to a limited range of sources, and they focused primarily on military events. More recent approaches have embraced cultural, diplomatic, economic, and social history. In this authoritative and readable history, Hew Strachan combines these perspectives with a military and strategic narrative. The result is an account that breaks the bounds of national preoccupations to become both global and comparative. The first of three volumes in this study, To arms examines not only the causes of the war and its opening clashes on land and sea, but also the ideas that underpinned it, and the motivations of the people who supported it. It provides pioneering accounts of the war's finances, the war in Africa, and the Central Powers' bid to widen the war outside Europe.index, notes, ill, maps, p.332.non-fictionWorld War I was the war which has had the greatest impact on the course of the twentieth century. The first generation of its historians had access to a limited range of sources, and they focused primarily on military events. More recent approaches have embraced cultural, diplomatic, economic, and social history. In this authoritative and readable history, Hew Strachan combines these perspectives with a military and strategic narrative. The result is an account that breaks the bounds of national preoccupations to become both global and comparative. The first of three volumes in this study, To arms examines not only the causes of the war and its opening clashes on land and sea, but also the ideas that underpinned it, and the motivations of the people who supported it. It provides pioneering accounts of the war's finances, the war in Africa, and the Central Powers' bid to widen the war outside Europe.world war 1914-1918 - history, europe - history - 20th century -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Gerald Gliddon, VCs of the First World War: road to victory 1918, 2000
... VCs of the First World War: road to victory 1918 ...This is their story. index, bibliography, ill, maps, p.210 VCs of the First World War: road to victory 1918 Book Gerald Gliddon Scott Publishing ...By August 1918 fortune was on the side of the Allies: America was increasing its contribution of troops and equipment substantially; the morale of the German Army was sinking as it failed to deliver the desired 'knock out blow'; and Haig found a new confidence, firmly believing that the Allies could at last push the Germans out of France and Belgium. This volume of the best-selling 'VCs of the First World War' series covers the fifty days of the Allied advance from 8 August to 26 September 1918. Arranged chronologically, it tells the story of the 64 VC winners during this period. The recipients came from any countries including Britain, Canada, Australia and New Zealand: some never lived to know that they had been awarded to their extraordinary bravery, while others returned home to face an uncertain future. This is their story.index, bibliography, ill, maps, p.210non-fictionBy August 1918 fortune was on the side of the Allies: America was increasing its contribution of troops and equipment substantially; the morale of the German Army was sinking as it failed to deliver the desired 'knock out blow'; and Haig found a new confidence, firmly believing that the Allies could at last push the Germans out of France and Belgium. This volume of the best-selling 'VCs of the First World War' series covers the fifty days of the Allied advance from 8 August to 26 September 1918. Arranged chronologically, it tells the story of the 64 VC winners during this period. The recipients came from any countries including Britain, Canada, Australia and New Zealand: some never lived to know that they had been awarded to their extraordinary bravery, while others returned home to face an uncertain future. This is their story.world war 1914-1918 - personal narratives, world war 1914-1918 - victoria cross -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Gerd Krumeich, Armaments and politics in France on the eve of the first world war, 1984
... Armaments and politics in France on the eve of the first world war...Armaments and politics in France on the eve of the first world war Book Gerd Krumeich Berg Publishers ...This book has been hailed as the first attempt to link the defence and foreign policy aspects of earlier 20th century French history with the dynamics of the country's domestic policies.index, bibliography, notes, p.241.non-fictionThis book has been hailed as the first attempt to link the defence and foreign policy aspects of earlier 20th century French history with the dynamics of the country's domestic policies.france - politics and government - 20th century, world war 1914-1918 - causes -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Will Davies, Last one hundred days : the Australian road to victory in the First World War, 2018
... Last one hundred days : the Australian road to victory in the First World War...Last one hundred days : the Australian road to victory in the First World War Book Will Davies Vintage ...In March 1918, with the fear of a one-million-man American army landing in France, the Germans attacked. In response, Australian soldiers were involved in a number of engagements, culminating in the Second Battle of Villers-Bretonneux and the saving of Amiens, and Paris, from German occupation. Then came General John Monash's first victory as the Commanding Officer of the newly formed Australian Corps at Hamel. This victory, and the tactics it tested, became crucial to the Allied victory after 8 August, the 'black day of the German Army'. On this day the major Allied counteroffensive began, with the AIF in the vanguard of the attack. The Australians, with the Canadians to the south and the British across the Somme to the north, drove the Germans back, first along the line of the Somme and then across the river to Mont St Quentin, Péronne and on to the formidable Hindenburg Line, before the last Australian infantry action at Montbrehain in early October. Fast-paced and tense, the story of The Last 100 Days is animated by the voices of Australian soldiers as they endured the war's closing stages with humour and stoicism; and as they fought a series of battles in which they played a pivotal role in securing Allied victory. Collapse summaryIndex, bibliography, notes, ill, p.340.non-fictionIn March 1918, with the fear of a one-million-man American army landing in France, the Germans attacked. In response, Australian soldiers were involved in a number of engagements, culminating in the Second Battle of Villers-Bretonneux and the saving of Amiens, and Paris, from German occupation. Then came General John Monash's first victory as the Commanding Officer of the newly formed Australian Corps at Hamel. This victory, and the tactics it tested, became crucial to the Allied victory after 8 August, the 'black day of the German Army'. On this day the major Allied counteroffensive began, with the AIF in the vanguard of the attack. The Australians, with the Canadians to the south and the British across the Somme to the north, drove the Germans back, first along the line of the Somme and then across the river to Mont St Quentin, Péronne and on to the formidable Hindenburg Line, before the last Australian infantry action at Montbrehain in early October. Fast-paced and tense, the story of The Last 100 Days is animated by the voices of Australian soldiers as they endured the war's closing stages with humour and stoicism; and as they fought a series of battles in which they played a pivotal role in securing Allied victory. Collapse summary world war 1914- 1918 - campaigns - western front, western front - australian participation - 1918 -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Anthony J McAleer, The Shire of Lilydale and its Military Heritage : Vol 2 The first world war and its effect on the community, 1994
... The Shire of Lilydale and its Military Heritage : Vol 2 The first world war and its effect on the community...The Shire of Lilydale and its Military Heritage : Vol 2 The first world war and its effect on the community Book Anthony J McAleer Anthony J McAleer ...The military history and heritage of the Shire of Lillydale in three volumesIndex, bib, ill, p.257.non-fictionThe military history and heritage of the Shire of Lillydale in three volumeslillydale shire - history, military participation - shire of lillydale
